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Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) Salary in the United States

Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) Salary

How much does a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) make in the United States? The average Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) salary in the United States is $84,190 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $76,990 and $95,090. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) Salary $70,435 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) Salary $76,990 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) Salary $84,190 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) Salary $95,090 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) Salary $105,014 US March 26, 2024
25% $76,990 10% $70,435 90% $105,014 75% $95,090 $84,190 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) works as part of an interdisciplinary medical team to evaluate patients and develop treatment plans. Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients with varying levels of mental health disorders and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities, including outpatients and psychiatric inpatients. Being a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) promotes patients' independence by teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Administers medications, monitors patient progress, and records observations in patient medical records. In addition, Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) may supervise lower-level nurses. Requires to gradute from a special program in nursing. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    Bachelor's Degree

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